Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship

The Vella Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted vehicle repair center is seeking an Accident Repair Technician to perform a variety of repairs on vehicles post-collision. This apprenticeship emphasizes customer satisfaction and teamwork, with training on mechanical and electrical systems, panel repair, and finishing techniques. Full-time opportunities are available upon successful completion of the program, which aims to enrich technical skills and foster career development.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus and ability to develop relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Repair all elements of a vehicle after collision.
• Work on Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) processes.
• Conduct Panel Repair & Replacement tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Tools

Welding

Paint application equipment

Job description

Overview

As an Accident Repair Technician, you will repair all elements of a vehicle after it has been involved in a collision. These range from small damage through to heavily impacted types of damage requiring complex and detailed repair or replacement of major structural elements of the vehicle. Typically, the Accident Repair Technician works in a modern, highly technical workshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles from cars and car derived vans to light commercial vehicles. The Accident Repair Technician will work on and obtain a level of competence in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET); Panel Repair & Replacement; Preparation and Paint. From day one, the role emphasizes complete customer satisfaction and commercial awareness, with teamwork as a key output.

• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove all damaged & associated components from a vehicle.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit trim components.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Identify and describe principal vehicle electrical components and systems.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical faults.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair all types of vehicle body panels.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair or refurbish trim components.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using non-thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair and replace structural body panels.
• Panel Repair & Replacement: Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment.
• Preparation & Paint: Apply body filler & foundation materials.
• Preparation & Paint: Prepare all types of vehicle body material.
• Preparation & Paint: Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces.
• Preparation & Paint: Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials.
• Preparation & Paint: Apply paint, primer and basecoat.
• Preparation & Paint: Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations.
• Preparation & Paint: Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects.
• Cross-cutting: Carry out work safely in the workplace and adhere to relevant health and safety requirements.

• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• End Point Assessment: On successful completion of the program, you will be submitted for your End Point Assessment (EPA), an assessment of knowledge, skills, and behaviours learned throughout the apprenticeship.
• Please note that as part of your application, you are required to provide a copy of your CV and complete the college-based online initial assessments in English and Maths.

About the employer

The Vella Group Stoke, located in Fenton, is a long-standing and trusted repair centre. Specialising in vehicle repairs for major insurance companies, the team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer support across Stoke, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and the surrounding areas.

A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career developments.

Apprenticeship details

The contact for this apprenticeship is provided. Training Provided: Apprentices will work towards completing the Level 3 Accident Repair Technician apprenticeship programme which includes: Vehicle accident repair - including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET), Panel Repair & Replacement, Preparation and Paint, Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Level 2, F-Gas, Welding. Vella Group dedicated professional Technical Trainers who support apprentices development. You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English, maths and IT (dependent on previous or provisional GCSE qualifications or equivalent).

• Basic Maths (grade n/a)
• Standard English (grade n/a)

Skills & qualifications

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative